Most healthcare businesses optimistic about future of economy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2023
More than half of healthcare professionals participating in a new survey said they expect the United States economy to improve over the next 12 months.
Senior living operator Enlivant is facing potential eviction from its headquarters amid financial restructuring struggles and layoffs at its Chicago corporate support center.
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Oct 17, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at The Eden Alternative, Green Oak Consulting Group, JLL, The Kendal Corp., the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, Red Oak Capital Holdings,...
Balfour–Kisco affiliation brings ‘greater geographic coverage,’ firms say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 17, 2023
Louisville, CO-based Balfour Senior Living now is an affiliate of Carlsbad, CA-based Kisco Senior Living, the companies announced Friday in a joint statement.
NLRB case could lead to total ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 17, 2023
A case pending before the National Labor Relations board “has the potential to significantly impact the rights of employers and employees in unionization campaigns,” the National Law Review reported.
Rite Aid pharmacy chain files for bankruptcy
Oct 16, 2023
Rite Aid will stay open through bankruptcy but speed up certain store closings and sell Elixir Solutions, a prescription benefit provider.
Mental healthcare for our workers is essential
By
Tom Grape
Oct 16, 2023
The emotional and economic value of providing mental healthcare access to workers and their families is tangible and measurable. It’s also the right thing to do.
Operator faces nearly $1M in damages for alleged racketeering
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 16, 2023
A group of nursing home residents and their families asked the 11th Circuit Court earlier this month to revive a 2018 class action suit accusing the operator of several skilled nursing facilities in Florida...
Longevity-Humana partnership announces joint venture with 27 Touchstone communities in Texas
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 16, 2023
Longevity Health Plan and Humana Inc. have announced that their managed care partnership has picked up speed with a new caregiving collaboration with Touchstone Communities. They have formed an Independent...
FDA announces health tech committee to begin guiding regulatory decisions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
The FDA announced a new advisory committee for digital health technologies to help guide on a number of tech topics relevant to senior care.